Premises Liability

At Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, our attorneys have the experience and knowledge to aggressively represent businesses and property owners after an injury has occurred to either invited or non-invited guests on their property.

Our attorneys have extensive experience handling claims related to accidents occurring on property and locations such as:

• amusement parks
• department stores, discount chains, and shopping centers
• residential homes
• parking lots and parking ramps
• restaurants and bars
• public and private schools
• sports facilities, playgrounds, and parks
• motels and hotels
• transportation facilities, such as bus terminals, airports, or subway stations

With our quick response and take charge approach, we are able to thoroughly investigate all claims to determine their validity and make our recommendations to the liability insurers or self-insured businesses. We believe that early and thorough investigation and discovery are the key ingredients for the successful resolution of premises liability matters, whether by way of settlement, trial or appeal. We give our best advice on whether it is more prudent to negotiate a settlement or resolve the matter in court, and we always back up our assessment with facts. Our accomplished litigators are also skilled in alternative dispute resolution techniques and successfully mediate and arbitrate a wide assortment of matters.

In addition to providing experienced trial counsel, we advise and counsel our clients in risk prevention methodologies. We take an aggressive approach in identifying matters that are likely to be problematic for clients, and offer recommendations leading to the expeditious resolution of such matters.

Finally, our attorneys provide advice with regard to the interpretation of liability insurance policies to assist clients in their efforts to obtain coverage. In addition, our litigators are supported by an experienced and successful team of appellate attorneys.